· Why has EHR adoption been so slow? Why did the early systems fail?
· What core functions make up a typical electronic health system?
· What is the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and how does it relate to EHRs?
· What are the current governmental incentives for installing EHR systems? What are the ramifications if systems do not start using EHR?
· What are the requirements for optimal utilization of EHR systems?
· What is certified EHR? Why is it important?
· How can EHR systems reduce cost and increase quality of care?